INTRODUCTION TO GAS TURBINES & CENTRIFUGAL GAS COMPRESSORS
May 17-18 - Williams Gas Pipeline - Houston TX
A two day seminar for Gas Turbine and Gas Compressor users who are interested acquiring an understanding
of basic gas turbine and gas compressor working principles.
Course Content
- Heat Engines
- Gas Turbine Components
- Instrumentation
- Working Principles of Centrifugal Compressors
- Gas Compressor Components
- Compressor Operating characteristics
- Applications
- Gas Turbine Performance Characteristics
- Surge and Surge Control
- Rotor dynamics
- Codes and Standards
- Air Filtration
- Gas Turbine Cleaning
- Gas Turbine Fuel
- Testing of Gas Compressors and Gas Turbines
This is a unique opportunity to learn what you need to know to apply and operate gas turbines and gas compressors in your operation as well as to interact and network with your peers in the field of turbo machinery applications.
Instructors
Instructors for the class are provided by Solar Turbines, world leaders and recognized experts in gas turbine and gas compressor aero-thermodynamics, rotor dynamics and application principles. Dr. Rainer Kurz of Solar will serve as lead instructor.
Professional Development Hours
This course qualifies for 14 Professional Development Hours.
Event Information
- Course Fee: $795 for GMRC or SGA Member employees; $995 for Non-members
- Schedule: Class times are 8:00 am. to 4:30 pm., Thursday and Friday.
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The class will be held at the Williams Tower, 2800 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056
Phone: 713-215-2000
Hotel Information
The Westin Oaks and Westin Galleria hotels are adjacent to the Williams Tower. You may request the Williams company rate when making reservations (corporate rate subject to availability)
Other nearby hotels (no special rate contracted)
Doubletree Suites (approx. 1/2 mile from Williams, no corporate rate)
Questions
Contact Patrick Downey pdowney@gmrc.org or memberservices@southerngas.org (972) 620-4026
